Toolholders & Workholding

Special top jaws from Dillon Manufacturing can be manufactured to grip a components ID, OD or a combination of both, to suit any workholding application. Available in soft or hard jaws, or full grip jaws, for virtually any chuck manufacturer, Dillon manufactures special top jaws from 1018, 1045, 4140, 8620, A-2, 6061 aluminum, and stainless steel.

Kyocera Precision Tools introduces the new line of polygon taper shank holders for high-rigidity and high-precision machining.

Shops that seek to maximize milling performance while they reduce tooling inventories will benefit from newly introduced Power Milling Chucks from Seco Tools. With holding power and transmittable torque that rival hydraulic and shrink-fit holders, Power Milling Chucks deliver high precision with 5-micron runout accuracy at 3 times diameter in addition to enhanced application flexibility and cost effectiveness.

INDEX has announced the launch of its new G420 turn/mill center. The machine features identical 3,500-rpm twin spindles with 315 mm (400 mm optional) chucks and a robust 5-axis milling spindle that provides up to 12,000 rpm with an HSK-T63 interface or 18,000 rpm with a Capto C6 interface.

Get into quick change for a fraction of the cost of a quick-change chuck. The System 3 Quick Change Base Jaws from Huron Machine Products bolt to your chuck like a standard top jaw.

Carmex Precision Tools Ltd. sees a significant increase in demand for specialized tooling used in unique applications. According to Jim White, national sales manager for Carmex USA, "The ability of design engineers in leading edge industries to envision complex high-performance parts, coupled with new materials including made-to-order alloys, composites, glass, and ceramics, has resulted in the need for cutting tools that can deliver greater productivity and improved finish."

Dillon Manufacturing specializes in premium chuck jaw products for large-diameter (15-60 inch) chucks. Matching specialized workholding to the large diameter chuck allows faster, easier and more profitable setups. Available in standard configurations to fit virtually any chuck manufacturer, many sizes of hard or soft top jaws, or full grip (pie) jaws are available from stock or with industry-leading lead times.

Renishaw is introducing a ¼ 20 imperial thread size to its existing metrology fixtures product range. Fixturing components are currently available in M4, M6 and M8 thread sizes.

ASG, Division of Jergens Inc., offers an ultralow-torque precision fastening system. The ASG CCS system is the answer to controlled fastening for electronics assembly and other low-torque applications.

BIG KAISER announces the MEGA Micro Coolant Nut, a developed solution to provide precise coolant supply to micro cutting tools applications at high speeds.

What is the main purpose for coolant application? Of course, among many reasons, primarily it's for the lubrication and cooling of the cutting edge and, in addition, to help facilitate chip evacuation. REGO-FIX has launched a cost-effective and efficient attachment for the application of coolant-lubrication liquids through the tool, based on an ER collet nut, which is suitable for use on SUHNER feed drilling units.